Platform Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure for game development and live-service games utilizing one or more cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Deploy infrastructure-as-code for cloud resources using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure Bicep, or Azure Resource Manager templates.

• Advocate for cloud security best practices and compliance requirements for gaming infrastructure.

• Design and develop CI/CD pipelines for builds and deployments.

• Address live support issues for a live-service game.

• Facilitate development environment automation to empower multiple teams.

• Collaborate with the existing team in support of a partner studio.

⛳️ Requirements

• Prior experience in game development is essential.

• A minimum of four (4) years of professional experience with Microsoft Azure.

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Groovy.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Understanding of game packaging and deployment requirements across various platforms.

• Experience in compiling code and/or managing pipelines that compile code.

• Experience in monitoring and profiling applications (DataDog, CloudWatch, Prometheus).

• Ability to troubleshoot unexpected issues that arise during development.

• A commitment to prioritizing player experiences over personal code and ego.

• A proactive communication style, especially in seeking assistance and overcoming obstacles as part of a team.

• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with build systems like Jenkins, TeamCity, or Azure DevOps, specifically for game development projects.

• Nice-to-have: Experience with additional cloud providers (e.g., AWS, GCP).

• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of game development workflows and asset management.

• Nice-to-have: Experience with the Go programming language.

• Nice-to-have: Experience managing multi-cloud applications.

• Nice-to-have: Previous experience using version control for game development (e.g., Perforce, Git LFS).

🏝️ Benefits

• 9 Paid Holidays plus Flexible PTO and Annual Winter Break Closure.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Annual Video Game Budget.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Paid Parental Leave.